Eagles Wire staff predictions, Week 8: Eagles vs. 49ers

Eagles Wire staff predictions, Week 8: Eagles vs. 49ers

The Eagles’ high-flying offense and gritty defensive play have led them to the best record in the NFL through seven weeks. Now comes the hard part — being the hunted.

Philadelphia is the team every club will circle on their calendars as the ultimate notch in their belts as they look to boost their own confidence. Defenses will be gunning for Carson Wentz, hoping to knock the prodigy off his media-proclaimed pedestal.

Opposing coaches will cook up schemes to attack the Eagles’ defense in its weak spot — the secondary — seeing as only the Chiefs have had success running against the Eagles.

For the Birds, taking one game at a time is as critical as it is cliche. Particularly in a week such as this one, against an 0-7 opponent with absolutely nothing to lose.

Let’s find out how the Eagles Wire staff thinks Week 8 will unfold.

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Turron Davenport

The winless 49ers come into Lincoln Financial Field reeling after the loss of defensive tackle Arik Armstead and may be without linebacker Reuben Foster. That spells trouble for their defense against the Eagles’ passing and rushing attacks. Look for the offense to roll to 40 points and the defense to force rookie QB CJ Beathard into multiple turnovers.

Final Score: Eagles 41, 49ers 14

David Hennessey

The Eagles are one of the best teams in the NFL, while the 49ers have yet to win a game. They’ve managed to keep games close on the road, but against the Eagles potent offense, it’ll be tough to continue that trend. This should be the easiest victory on the Eagles schedule.

Final Score: Eagles 35, 49ers 9

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Mo Brewington

Every sign in the heavens points to the Eagles winning this game by 30 points — which is terrifying. More than anything else, the Birds need to make sure they get out of this game with their core group of contributors healthy and intact. If they can get up by three possessions in the second half, they should consider getting as many starters out of the game as possible.

Final Score: Eagles 33, 49ers 12

Sean Douglas

The Eagles are flying high in the NFC, while the 49ers are at the bottom. Carson Wentz has been spectacular the last three weeks, and he should have a field day against an ailing 49ers defense. The Eagles should win this game handily.

Final Score: Eagles 38, 49ers 14

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Mike Murphy

The winless 49ers will not have an answer for the Eagles offensive attack on Sunday afternoon. Najee Goode mentioned that the Eagles need to treat this like any other game, but it’s hard to imagine this becoming the 49ers’ first win in 2017.

Final Score: Eagles 35, 49ers 20

Ed Kracz

One would have to be crazy to think that a winless team can fly across the country and beat the team with the best record in football in their own backyard. I might be a little nuts at times, and maybe that’s why I think 49ers could stay close for a little bit, but I’m not crazy enough to think they will win.